Leith Glassworks during demolition

Category

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Item no

4738

Title

Leith Glassworks during demolition

Description

The furnaces of Leith Glassworks during demolition. The conical shaped tower is surrounded by rubble and several workmen stop to pose for a photograph. Two in particular are perched on the rim of the tower.

Artist / maker

Chrystal, Francis M.

Date

1912

Size

20.1 x 15.4 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh where the Water of Leith joins the Firth of Forth. It has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries, and continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports. It was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920 having previously been a separate burgh. It is now home to the Scottish Executive's main offices, Edinburgh's Sikh temple, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal, a large shopping and entertainment complex.

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Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Furnaces

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Demolition sites

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Glassmaking factories

People > Industry > Labourers

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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